Wednesday, August 13

Ballymena and the 1798 United Irishmen Rebellion

Explore the history of Ballymena, and the events of June 1798, when thousands of United Irishmen followed the call of Henry Joy McCracken.

By Alastair Donaghy Walks & Talks

Date and time

Location

Harmony Hub, Ballymena, UK

Harmony Hub, Ballymena, UK Ballymena BT43 6DS United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours

Ready to explore old Ballymena on foot?

Join us on this highly popular tour which is a partnership with Stephen McCracken and Ulster Walking Tours

During the tour we will discover a range of historical buildings that will give an insight into how the town developed from a small village in 1600's and take you through the events of June 1798 and the United Irishmen Rebellion and what happened in Ballymena.

Henry Joy McCracken’s plans were simple. Localised units would take their own towns and villages, Larne, Ballymena, Carnmoney, Ballyclare, Ballymoney, eliminate any military threat, leave a garrison behind and march to Donegore Hill outside Antrim to support the attack on Antrim.

Organized by

Alastair Donaghy Walks & Talks

I offer a range of walking tours in the Ballymena & the wider North Antrim area, as well as history talks & presentations.

✓ Years of experiences in historical research and public speaking

✓ Qualified as a tour guide (OCN Level 2 NRC)

✓ Member of Tour Guides NI (insured)

✓ Hill and Mooreland Leader qualification (Mountaineering Ireland)

✓ REC2 Outdoor first aid and Outdoor Activity first aid trained (plus St John’s Ambulance First Aid at Work)